Lynn Grace Polakowski
- Feb 4, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 5, 2025
1946 - 2025
OBITUARY
Lynn Grace Polakowski passed away on February 3rd, 2025, surrounded by her family- her husband Tom, her children Lori (John) Jones, Kris (Jeff) Clayton, and Tommy (Mandy) Polakowski, her grandchildren Bobby (Samantha), Zach (Ashley), Jacob, Jared, Jenna, Cora and Tiggy, and great-grandson Carlo.
Lynn was born in Beacon, NY on December 9th, 1946, to Jack and Ginny VanVoorhis. Lynn was a loving sister to John, Robert, Karen, Raymond, Patrick, and Michael. Lynn is survived by many cousins, nephews, and nieces as well as many, many friends.
Lynn and Tom celebrated 50 years of marriage on August 10th, 2024.
Lynn’s past employment was with Bradlees and Grand Union, but most importantly Lynn’s full-time occupation was a loving mother and grandmother to her family and many others who called her Aunt Lynn (Mrs. P).
Lynn loved sports. She played CYO basketball, IBM softball, and volleyball. She graduated from Roy C. Ketchum High School and was a member of the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center.
Lynn volunteered at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children (CHHC) for more than 10 years and in 1984 was awarded the Cynthia P. Brown Volunteer of the Year award in Dutchess County for her work in helping developmentally disabled children.
In lieu of flowers, Lynn’s family requests donations to the Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, PO Box CH, 60 St. Joseph Drive Millbrook, NY 12545 in Lynn’s honor.
“Never say goodbye… it’s ‘See you later’.” -Lynn G. Polakowski
Visitation will be held at Delehanty Funeral Home, 64 East Main St. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 on Friday, February 7th from 4 pm-7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Martin de Porres Parish, 118 Cedar Valley Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 on Saturday, February 8th at 10 am.
VISITATION
Friday, February 7
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home
64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, February 8
10:00 AM
St. Martins de Porres
118 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
Dear Aunt Lynn,
It has been the longest 9 months without you. I miss and love you so much.
Courtney
My my deepest condolences to Kristy and family.
Deepest condolences from all of us at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children. Thank you for your many years of caring service to our individuals with developmental disabilities. God Bless you and all of your family.
— Cardinal Hayes Home for Children
Love you Mama Lynn. We will never say goodbye. Thank you for giving me one of life's greatest gifts. I will make sure to always take care of OUR Lori she was your bestfriend first and I will do my very best to make you proud in being her bestfriend for the rest of my life. #Lynnstrong!!!! I know you are dancing in heaven wish we could dance and cheers one more time. Until we meet again please visit often xoxox
It is with deep sorrow. We heard the passing of Lynn. We had the pleasure of living across the street from Lynn and her family for 16 years. During that time, she always treated our three children with love and respect. She was always very unselfish, and willing to help you anytime. God bless you Lynn. Sincerely, Bill and Mary Pauldine and family.